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Job Description

Develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 15-1199.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers”.

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Tasks for “Software Quality Engineer”

Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance.
Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.
Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.
Create or maintain databases of known test defects.
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
Coordinate user or third party testing.
Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance.
Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.
Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.
Update automated test scripts to ensure currency.
Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.
Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking.
Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
Design or develop automated testing tools.
Conduct historical analyses of test results.
Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.
Visit beta testing sites to evaluate software performance.
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
Provide technical support during software installation or configuration.
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source.

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